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I seem to recall that when Saddam Hussein was shown on TV having a dental and external medical examiniation, there was much faux outrage at the despicable treatment meeted out to this guy, who most people would view as pretty evil: having been...

All the millions of AIDS-ridden gypsies who were going to flood Blighty after May 1st, when 15 new nations joined the EU? After all, the Daily Express promised us they would, various loony columnists on the Mail and the Sunday Times predicted the NHS...

What is the bloody thing called? Free picture hosting so I can publish digital photgraphs.Something like the above, but what? Really bugging me.RegardsMikeSpending money I don't have on things I don't need.

And before anyone says it, I have received positive feedback!I have had a couple of positives left lately but my feedback score has not moved - has anyone else had this happen? What to do?RegardsMikeSpending money I don't have on things I don't need.

The film "Diva" from director Jean-Jaques Beineix has just been released as a region 2 DVD.Presentation is in French with English subtitles (no option).There have been versions in the past without sub-titles or dubbed into English so be carefull what...

As well as droning on here, I also post on some, er, more "robust" websites.I am in the middle of a "debate" with one of the mods over there ( this is not on a Hi Fi forum ). The Mod posted a link, headed "Do NOT click on this link." Natuarally I...

...You fuckin' knows it! ...Loike!Cheers,Tim_____________________________Os nid Campagnolo yw hi, dyw hi ddim yn werth ei marcho...

We're leaving on a jet plane...... Don't know when we'll be back againRumour has it Beck's is blaming a blade of grass for the miss.Mr Tibbs

Can anybody recommend a 'Paint' type software package that's available as a freeware download. It doesn't have to be as sophisticated as PaintShop Pro or Photoshop, but just needs the basic functionality. Any help appreciated.David

How disappointing.I had really hoped to read some witty comment ( hey, its only a joke!! ) from north of the border ref. the lucky England win tonight.Har har har.Such glee.RegardsMikeSpending money I don't have on things I don't need.

Guys, many years ago I had half a clue about bikes, I really did. However there are a few elements to my new bike I need some clarification on.Firstly I have pedals like most bikes, but can these pedals have any adjustments to make them clip in? I was...

Can't see any pics - browser is downloading blank.gif for em all??

As a practicing atheist I’m just curious about the views of parents and christening. We’ve got friends who have made a big thing about their kids being christened. Yet they never go to church, apart from weddings and funerals, and...

Ditch this piece of s**t software that is infopop.Its a dog, its slow, it rarely works and there is so much better out there.The new mana forum may have rubbish content but at least its fast.Jesus christ.

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in.I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just arseholes.I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it...

I notice that Budweiser (the American sort, not the real stuff) are now advertising their product as "5% Premium Lager". I wonder what the other 95% is? From the taste I would guess a 50:50 mix of formaldehyde and cat's piss.

Finally I'm shopping for a road bike, USD $1,300ish max. I'd like to test a bike with aluminum tubes/carbon stays since I've never ridden one. Otherwise, I'm thinking steel.My current list includes the Bianchi Imola, Jamis Quest, and Trek 2100. If I...

All--I was riding along merrily when my rear derailleur started to slip under load. I tried to ride it out, but it wouldn't go away. So I stopped by the shop where I got the bike in the first place to have it corrected. While there, I wandered by the...

At home I have a pink dinosaur DVD iMac with an Epson Unstylish 740. I've tried for 2 hours now to print something. Initially I got nowt - I've crashed the Chooser 12 times already. Now I have the following progress: I can 'choose' the 740 and the USB...

Would anyone be interested in a pile of back issues of HiFi+ (approx issue 17 to present) plus various HiFiChoice, Hifinews&RR and HiFi World from the last few years. You'll have to pick them up from Oxford, I don't want to get in to mailing them.

Beware of the Form 42 filing deadline of 6 July 2004 otherwise penalties will be applied.

Just had our exchange enabled for broadband but I have encountered a snag. All the packages/modems etc require Win 98 Second Edition or later OS. My PC runs Win 98 'original' flavour!Anyone got a way out of this?My thoughts includedGetting hold of Win...

Hi,A friend is doing a Masters degree in Communications. He's prepared a short survey and needs as many British people as possible to fill it in. It only takes a few minutes and it would really help him out. The survey can be found...

Hi, I am looking to replace my ageing Marin hardtail. I am looking for a Cross Country bike, something fast under £1000. Has anyone here tried the Rock Lobsters? Any other good choices at this price point? I have also looked at the Cannondales...